29 Apr Use of innovative construction methods on the rise in SA
April 2022: With South Africa’s young and growing population comes the need for civil society to cater for this growth. “The building and construction sector – infamous for project delays – must ensure it is equipped to meet deadlines and client requirements, to cater for the needs of our ever-changing country. Drawn out, inefficient and sometimes unsafe building methods should be reconsidered in favour of fit-for-purpose, efficient construction processes.” This is according to Daniel Petrov, MD of Peikko South Africa, as he discusses the construction business landscape in South Africa.
Peikko specialises in construction products and systems which are designed to get projects from initiation to completion faster, safer, and more efficiently. This is not just a tagline, Peikko Group has a long history and a proven track record of providing innovative solutions to construction challenges.
A Finnish-based company, Peikko entered the South African market in 2018 and has experienced a steadily growing uptake of its solutions and products. Peikko South Africa has a strong focus on doing business in Gauteng, the Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, completing projects ranging from residential schemes, parkades, warehouses, sports facilities, office parks, industrial and mining applications, etc. They are looking forward to growing this presence in 2022 and the years to come.
This year, Peikko is focussing on its product range for traditional on-site cast-in-situ concrete with Peikko connections, which help make sure that connectivity of structural elements is quick, precise, and will stand the test of time. This includes solutions for load transferring, punching prevention, rebar splicing and more. “Peikko offers long-term solutions that you can trust. These solutions are perfect for heavy-duty applications, where concrete connections must be guaranteed to carry the design loads.”
Speaking on industry trends, Petrov adds that the past two years of the pandemic obstacles and challenges has not dampened Peikko’s determination to revolutionise the industry. “We make no excuses. There are many opportunities to partner with companies in South Africa, to drive their success. Peikko does not just offer products. We work together with our customers to add value, from the start of a project. I believe that innovation in local construction methods of design and construct will unlock positive industry-wide benefits,” concludes Petrov.
About Peikko Group:
Peikko Group Corporation is a leading global supplier of slim floor structures, wind energy applications and connection technology for precast and cast-in-situ. Peikko’s innovative solutions offer a faster, safer, and more efficient way to design and build. Peikko has sales offices in over 30 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and North America, with manufacturing operations in eleven countries. Peikko generated a turnover of EUR 230 million in 2019. Peikko is a family-owned and managed company that employs over 1,800 professionals. Peikko was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Lahti, Finland. Further information: www.peikko.com